2018 has been such a fun year for me! As I look back on 2018, on how much I’ve grown and how much fun I’ve had, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude: To God for sending me the most amazing brides and clients in His timing. To my husband for taking on a lot of extra responsibilities around the […]

He slipped her grandmother’s tiny silver band on her left ring finger, in the church they’d joined four years earlier and promised her forever. Surrounded by their family and friends, the two became one. Mr. + Mrs. Blake Matthews. Husband and Wife. Earlier that December Saturday, in a small town surrounded by their best friends and family, Sierra + […]

Elopement Wedding Reception in West Alabama A small town. Heirloom wedding rings. A musty historic building transformed to a beautiful reception hall. These are just a few of the things that made magic happen for Evelyn + Ben’s elopement wedding reception in West Alabama! Perfect golden hour light for bride + groom portraits. Twinkling lights. […]

My heart sank. Tears filled my eyes. I had just opened an email from a soon-to-be bride, notifying me that her mother had passed away. I couldn’t imagine the hardship of not having my mom there with me on my wedding day. My heart hurt for sweet Ashley, and I mentally prepared myself to do […]

“Jessica and Cory have chosen to do a cord of three strands during their ceremony,” the officiant announced. I had seen the sign and cords earlier in the day, but I hadn’t given much thought to their significance until the ceremony. Until that moment, at least. I watched as Cory and Jessica giggled, cried happy […]

“Place God above everything else.” I read these words across Facebook late last Wednesday night. It was three days prior to the day Crissy and Jeremy would become husband and wife. They had been to their premarital counseling, and my heart leapt with joy to see that tidbit listed amongst important advice from their minister. Better […]

Why should I do a first look? So. Many. Reasons! Let me preface this by saying that I don’t require my brides to do a first look. It’s no secret I love one, but if the desire of my bride’s heart is that traditional first look when coming down the aisle, then that’s totally up […]

One of my favorite parts of a wedding day is capturing the details. I know many brides spend countless hours scouring Pinterest and creating a vision of what can make their day unique. I remember doing the same thing. That’s why my eye is always peeled for those special details, the touches that separate “you” from every other couple. Be it extra […]

The rain was falling outside. She was tucked behind the sliding barn doors off the white, marble lobby. He stood across the room, the groom with a giddy smile waiting to see his bride for the first time. She walked toward him and he turned toward her and they both tried not to cry. It was […]

Kasey sat down to read Nick’s letter. The room was empty, except for us. Her bridesmaids were waiting patiently outside the room at The Tutwiler to see her as a bride for the first time. She was stunning. Her lace gown was trailing down the white sofa and onto the floor alongside her cathedral veil. Nick was downstairs in […]